Star Trac NXT Spin Bike

• Remanufactured Star Trac Nxt Spin Bike
• Remanufactured Star Trac Nxt Spinner
• Star Trac Nxt Spinning Bike

Wow! I can''t believe that there are only two reviews of this awesome cycle as I am writing this. More shocking is that the overall rating is poor at this time. Okay, okay... I get it. One reviewer is upset at the price they paid. Buyer beware. I am a Spin instructor and I have this cycle at my home. Let me share a few things about this bike and the online buying process.

First, a few things about the price. Expect to pay anywhere from $1,195 to $1,795 retail for this exact cycle online. Many fitness equipment sites sell this bike and will tell you that you are getting a "deal." Well, as of November 10, 2012 the price range is $1,200 to $1,800. You should always receive free shipping from any online vendor for this product. If not, look elsewhere.

To get a price as low as $1,195 you will have to find and wait for a sale at a site that is targeted towards professionals, yet is not wholesale, which might require a business license or bulk purchase. I have found that Mad Dog Fitness, Spinning''s official trademark, often offers specials on all Star Trac bikes. I was going to purchase this particular bike in 2010 for under $1,200 with a $200 special offer. Here is the important part and it may explain the $1,695 price here on Amazon. My husband did his research online and he decided to buy this for me as a birthday present from a small second party retail fitness business he found online. He paid, wait for it... $1,695 in 2010. It was completely assembled and tuned up. This is something that is not done if it comes from most fitness equipment retailers. The tune up works out certain "hitches" that frequently occur in the gear/resistance, crank, and chain with the beginning use of any new gym quality bike. As an instructor who has taught Spin for 17 years I have seen these type of issues over and over again. Beginning with a tuned up bike from the start helps prevent problems later. This is about a $200-$400 value.

Now, about the cycle. I teach Spin and indoor cycle on many different bikes. This remains my favorite. It is why I choose it for my home bike. It offers you a good number of options to adjust the seat and handle bar height. You can adjust the seat and bars fore and aft as well. All of these adjustments are critical. Getting your bike professionally fit to you by a good instructor is an important as a great tune up. The handle bars are wide enough and solid to be very comfortable. This is something that is missing in many lower price indoor cycles.

This bike uses a chain, not a belt, to move the weighted fly wheel. This is one of the reasons that it feels authentic to outdoor bikes. Belts feel smoother, but less realistic. The fly wheel weighs 38 pounds. This is a good size. Cheaper home models can weigh between 25 and 31 pounds. The weight of the fly wheel is important to how hard you work, how the resistance feels (smooth vs choppy, challenging vs too easy), and how simulated hills and speed are performed. In a nut shell how many calories you burn and how much fun and safe your ride is. A heavier fly wheel means you can increase your work when you want. The other HUGE bonus to the Star Trac line of bikes that many other bikes miss is that the fly wheel weight is on the outside of the wheel as opposed to the center. The centrifugal forces of energy at higher speeds will help you feel as though you are being pulled into your ride. It makes your speed drills and cadence rides a dream.

The stock pedals allow for cycle shoes with SPD cleats. If you prefer to use your Look cleats you will have to change the pedals. You can use traditional running or work out shoes with the stock pedals. My advice is to invest in cycling shoes if you are purchasing an indoor cycle for your home. You will increase your comfort and efficiency on the bike tremendously. You can also say goodbye to numb toes once you wear cycle shoes with cleats and clip in. You are literally part of the bike and you are working when you push and when your leg comes back around.

The last thing I have to say about this bike is that it is gym quality. It is the same bike used in many gyms, including several gyms and studios where I teach. If you are not sure what that means you have not been to a gym in a while. :-) It is heavy in a good way. It is sturdy and and can take years and thousands of hours of rides. Pop some great music on, you do not need to wear a bike helmut to have a fun ride on this bike!

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This is a gym quality bike that gives you a great work out. This is an upright bike so it actually feels like you are riding a bike. The resistance is easy to adjust by turning a nob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease. The seat is adjustable both vertically and horizontally with markings so you can easily adjust to your personal position if there are multiple users. The height of the seat should be such that when seated on the bike there is a slight bend in your knee when your leg is at the bottom of a stroke. This is usually achieved when the top of the seat is even with the top of your hip when standing next to the bike. Horizontally, the seat should be adjusted so that with your elbow touching the tip of the seat your fingers just touch the handle bar piece. The handlebars are also adjustable the lower the handlebars, the more your abs engage. This is an excellent bike. It is very sturdy, easy to adjust, and addictive to use. You can either clip into the pedals with bike shoes or use the toe cage with sneakers. It gets four stars because it is time intensive to put together. Be warned that the flywheel weighs around 40 lbs. so it can be cumbersome to deal with when putting the bike together. I highly recommend this bike for a home gym.

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I did not purchase via this seller/Amazon but through a local retailer. I paid $1395 including delivery, installation, and tune up which is probably an ok price but not awesome. Great workout bike, simple, sturdy, and for me hits the spot perfectly. I replaced a LifeCycle C1 with this and I am glad I did.

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I BOUGHT THIS BIKE IN GOOD FAITH THAT I WAS PAYING A COMPETITIVE PRICE. I WAS WRONG. I WAS STUPID . THESE GUYS STUCK IT TO ME HARD. I PAID ALMOST $400.00 DOLLARS OVER NORMAL PRICES. WOW. DO NOT BE A SUCKER. I BASICALLY ORDER DAILY FROM AMAZON, AND WHEN AMAZON SELLS THE PRODUCT I USUALLY GET GREAT PRICING, NOT SO WITH THIS SELLER. BUYER BE AWARE. GO DIRECT TO SPINNING.COM AND BUY FAR CHEAPER. NOT HAPPY. I WILL NEVER ORDER ANYTHING FROM THEM AGAIN. WILL FLAG THEM, AND BLOG MY DISPLEASURE ELSEWEHRE. WHAT A JOKE.